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BNB puts into circulation four new gold coins St. Mary - Golden Apple

The reverse design of the coins is based on a miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary - Golden Apple, which is kept at a church in Asenovgrad (South Central Bulgaria).
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The Bulgarian National Bank today issued a set of four gold commemorative coins with the theme "St. Mary - Golden Apple" in different denominations. Until January 4, each customer can buy a maximum of 2 coins of each denomination, after which the coins will be sold without restriction. 

A coin in the denomination of BGN 10 will cost BGN 1438 (€ 734), a coin in the denomination of BGN 20 will cost BGN 2611 (€ 1332), a coin in the denomination of BGN 50 will cost BGN 3823 (€ 1951) and a coin in the denomination of BGN 100 will cost BGN 5057 (€ 2581). 
The proof quality coins, made of 999 fine gold, come in denominations of BGN 10 (7.78 g), BGN 20 (15.55 g), BGN 50 (23.33 g) and BGN 100 (31.10).
The commemorative coins "St. Mary - Golden Apple" will not be sold to persons under 18 years of age.



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